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How to Create a Summer Coastal Centerpiece

dining room decor, DIY, home decor July 15, 2014

Cool blues are always a refreshing color palette when it comes to summer decorating. As part of the summer edition of Seasons of Home, I’m sharing a very simple tutorial on how you can create a summer coastal centerpiece in just a few minutes. Seasons of Home is a group of bloggers who share seasonal ideas throughout the year. Be sure to visit the other ladies listed at the end of this post for even more summer inspiration. And now, here’s the simple instructions for creating your own summer coastal centerpiece.

Summer Coastal Centerpiece with Candles and SeashellsBlue is one of my favorite colors. It’s peaceful and relaxing. I love using it in my white dining room.

 

Farmhouse Dining Table with Summer Coastal CenterpieceLet’s deconstruct this summer coastal centerpiece so you can create it yourself.

 

Filato paper table runner with strip of white burlap ribbonFor starters, I took a stretch of turquoise filato paper and then layered a strip of white burlap ribbon on top. Filato paper is great for tabletops because it’s waterproof.

It’s actually made from plastic not paper. This means the color doesn’t run onto your table if it gets wet. Perfect if you have small children!

 

Glass Hurricanes to use as candle holders in centerpieceNext come the glass hurricanes. I used 3 that I bought from Hobby Lobby.

They’re priced at $7.99 and was told they go on sale for half price every other week.

I plan to use the hurricanes at Christmas time, too.

 

DIY Coastal Summer CenterpieceFill the hurricanes with sand and then wedge your candle down into the center.

I added blue and white baker’s twine with an anchor medallion to the candle.

 

Seashells and Sand in Candle HolderNext comes the fun part of adding seashells on top of the sand.

You can use a bamboo skewer to move them around after you drop them onto the sand.

 

DIY Summer Coastal CenterpieceSince I had leftover seashells, I sprinkled them on the white burlap ribbon.

To continue the beachy theme, I added a few aqua bottles to my ironstone pitcher display.

 

How to Create a Summer Coastal CenterpieceIn a short amount of time, you can recreate this easy summer coastal centerpiece.

I hope you’re enjoying your summer. Hard to believe it’s already mid-July!

 

Seasons of Home Summer EditionBe sure to check out all the other summer inspiration on our Seasons of Home Summer Edition tour!

AKA Design

City Farmhouse

Craftberry Bush

Ella Claire

Finding Silver Pennies

Rooms for Rent

Thoughts from Alice

Town and Country Living

Yellow Bliss Road

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  1. Shelly says

    July 15, 2014 at 6:25 am

    How cute and so easy! Love this very much!

    Blessings

    Reply
  2. Laurel Stephens says

    July 15, 2014 at 8:29 am

    I absolutely love these hurricanes and runner. Instant beach!

    Reply
  3. Alice W. says

    July 15, 2014 at 8:35 am

    Gorgeous Jennifer! I love how you share how you created it step by step. Perfect for summer!

    Reply
    • Cyndee says

      July 15, 2014 at 11:08 am

      I like step by step too!

      Reply
  4. Shannon Acheson | AKA Design, Bloggers & Brands says

    July 15, 2014 at 9:27 am

    What a great step by step! I think sometimes non-design-y people look at something and have no idea how to get the look.

    Reply
  5. Kristin @ Yellow Bliss Road says

    July 15, 2014 at 10:44 am

    I love it Jennifer! So easy to make, too!!

    Reply
  6. Cyndee says

    July 15, 2014 at 11:08 am

    I love it! The only thing is that I would have to remove all that stuff every time we used the table. Maybe, I could put it all on top of my piano!!??

    Cyndee

    Reply
  7. Sally Somervill says

    July 15, 2014 at 11:25 am

    So pretty Jennifer. Looks like Summer for sure! I love all the white pitchers on your buffet too!
    Sally @cottagefix

    Reply
  8. connie c deaton says

    July 15, 2014 at 11:39 am

    Love the colors…so peaceful and cooling! We are having a heat wave here in Seattle!! 🙂 Where did you find your pretty candles?

    Sooo enjoy your blog!!

    Reply
  9. Kristen says

    July 15, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    This makes me want to visit the ocean! I love it Jen. Very pretty!

    Reply
  10. Jennifer @ City Farmhouse says

    July 15, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    So lovely Jennifer! Love the colors!!! Have a fantastic day sweet friend!

    Reply
  11. Suzan says

    July 15, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    Sooo pretty ! I love candle jewels ♥ This would be gorgeous on a mantel too!
    xox

    Reply
  12. Kim says

    July 15, 2014 at 3:43 pm

    Cute and simple!

    Reply
  13. Danielle says

    July 15, 2014 at 8:58 pm

    So soft and pretty! x

    Reply

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